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Biographical studies of four Japanese generals and the major campaigns they fought, by a British military historian and officer.

The generals are General Tomoyuki Yamashita (both in the Malaya campaign and defense of the Philippines); Gen.…

Personal account of Japan’s top surviving fighter ace, with a total number of 64 kills to his credit. As an experienced Zero fighter pilot of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Sakai had his baptism of fire in China, where he shot down his first enemy…

“A brief account of the attacks by the 11th Air Fleet which preceded the landing of Army invasion forces on Luzon, Mindanao, and Jolo Islands. Some data on escort of troop convoys and landing operations. (Unedited translation, 18 pages)”. Dated May…

“Operations of the 5th Air Group in support of the Philippine invasion, including the Bataan operations and the reduction of Corregidor. Primarily a record of sorties flown and results reported. (Edited, Reproduced, 71 pages).”

Dated 1 February…

“Invasion plans, preparations, and operations of the 16th and 48th Divisions. Operational plans of the 4th Division for the second phase of the Bataan Operation. Some data on Corregidor and other Manila Bay fortifications and installations. Gives…

"The invasion of the Philippines described from the level of 14th Army Headquarters. It covers Luzon landings and drive to the south, including capture of Manila, Bataan and Corregidor as well as subsequent mop-up. The landings on the other islands…